On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Local election results for Tuesday, November 5, 2002, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
No one got a majority, so Mary Landrieu (Democrat) and Suzanne Haik Terrell (Republican) went to a runoff.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: Mary Landrieu 43.6%, Suzanne Haik Terrell 15.8%, John Cooksey 28.0%, "Tony" Perkins 5.4%.
Mary Landrieu DemocratIn runoff
46.0%573,347 votes
Suzanne Haik Terrell RepublicanIn runoff
27.2%339,506 votes
John Cooksey RepublicanDefeated
13.8%171,752 votes
"Tony" Perkins RepublicanDefeated
9.6%119,776 votes
5 other candidates: 3.4% together
Raymond Brown Democrat
1.9%
23,553
Patrick E. "Live Wire" Landry Other party
0.8%
10,442
James Lemann Other party
0.3%
3,866
Gary D. Robbins Other party
0.2%
2,423
Ernest Edward Skillman, Jr. Republican
0.1%
1,668
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Mary Landrieu
Suzanne Haik Terrell
John Cooksey
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,292 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 172 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,246,333 votes cast.
U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District
No one got a majority, so Rodney Alexander (Democrat) and Lee Fletcher (Republican) went to a runoff.
This race covers 22 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: Rodney Alexander 34.4%, Lee Fletcher 21.8%, Clyde C. Holloway 20.1%, Robert J. Barham 16.8%.
Rodney Alexander DemocratIn runoff
28.7%52,952 votes
Lee Fletcher RepublicanIn runoff
24.5%45,278 votes
Clyde C. Holloway RepublicanDefeated
23.1%42,573 votes
Robert J. Barham RepublicanDefeated
18.7%34,533 votes
3 other candidates: 5.0% together
Sam Houston Melton, Jr. Democrat
2.5%
4,595
Jack Wright Republican
1.9%
3,581
Vinson Mouser Other party
0.6%
1,145
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Rodney Alexander
Lee Fletcher
Clyde C. Holloway
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,104 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 173 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
184,657 votes cast.
PSC, District 5
Foster L. Campbell, Jr. (Democrat) won with 50.7% of the vote.
This race covers 24 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: Foster L. Campbell, Jr. 70.1%, Don Owen 29.9%.
Foster L. Campbell, Jr. DemocratElected
50.7%123,749 votes
Don Owen DemocratDefeated
49.3%120,413 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Foster L. Campbell, Jr.
Don Owen
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,747 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 171 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
244,162 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
PARISHWIDE SCHOOL BOARD PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR THE MADISON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL 1% SALES AND USE TAX, 30% TO BE USED FOR PROVIDING AN ANNUAL SALARY SUPPLEMENT TO EACH SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYEE, AND 70% TO BE USED FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, IMPROVING AND/OR RENOVATING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, AND FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING AUTHORITY TO FUND THE SALES TAX INTO BONDS.
Parishwide School Board, S & U - SB
Passed: 42.2% voted yes and 57.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Madison, State of Louisiana (the "School Board"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect an additional tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax"), upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the Parish of Madison, State of Louisiana, all as presently or hereafter defined in La. R.S. 47:301 through 47:317, inclusive, with the proceeds of the Tax, after paying the costs of collecting and administering the Tax, shall be used as follows: 30% to provide an annual salary supplement to each School Board employee; and the remaining 70% of the Tax to be used for acquiring, constructing, maintaining, improving and/or renovating school buildings and facilities, including furniture, fixtures and equipment; and shall the School Board further be authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds to be issued from time to time for the purpose of paying the cost of acquiring, constructing, improving and/or renovating school buildings and facilities, including furniture, fixtures and equipment, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana, including Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950?
Yes
42.2%1,348 votes
NoDefeated
57.8%1,848 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,027 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 169 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,196 votes cast.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 BOND PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE $18,000,000 OF 20 YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR ACQUIRING AND/OR IMPROVING LANDS FOR BUILDING SITES AND PLAYGROUNDS, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF NECESSARY SIDEWALKS AND STREETS ADJACENT THERETO; PURCHASING, ERECTING AND/OR IMPROVING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED FACILITIES WITHIN AND FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 AND ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR.
School District No. 2, Bond - Parishwide -SB
Passed: 43.6% voted yes and 56.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall School District No. 2 of the Parish of Madison, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000), to run twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate or rates not exceeding eight per centum (8%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds, including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto?
Yes
43.6%1,350 votes
NoDefeated
56.4%1,747 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,924 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 173 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,097 votes cast.
Constitutional amendments
Amendment 1
Changes to Legislative Session
Passed: 55.4% voted for and 44.6% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: For 45.8%, Against 54.2%.
ForApproved
55.4%560,348 votes
Against
44.6%451,199 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,909 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 164 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,011,547 votes cast.
Amendment 2
Ind. & joint income tax schedule
Passed: 51.3% voted for and 48.7% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: For 45.3%, Against 54.7%.
ForApproved
51.3%534,985 votes
Against
48.7%506,938 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,879 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 165 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,041,923 votes cast.
Amendment 3
Procedure for the Legis.to adj.appropriations
Passed: 57.7% voted for and 42.3% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: For 53.2%, Against 46.8%.
ForApproved
57.7%581,086 votes
Against
42.3%426,539 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,948 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 155 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,007,625 votes cast.
Amendment 4
Removal of public employees from employment
Passed: 70.1% voted for and 29.9% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: For 58.0%, Against 42.0%.
ForApproved
70.1%714,992 votes
Against
29.9%305,509 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,943 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 165 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,020,501 votes cast.
Amendment 5
St.Bd. of Commerce to contract ad valorem tax
Passed: 39.2% voted for and 60.8% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: For 29.4%, Against 70.6%.
For
39.2%389,693 votes
AgainstDefeated
60.8%604,163 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,874 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 154 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
993,856 votes cast.
Amendment 6
Budget estimate to fund law enforce.& fire
Passed: 62.9% voted for and 37.1% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: For 65.3%, Against 34.7%.
ForApproved
62.9%647,113 votes
Against
37.1%382,260 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,995 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 162 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,029,373 votes cast.
Amendment 7
Homestead exemption assessment level
Passed: 68.1% voted for and 31.9% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: For 48.1%, Against 51.9%.
ForApproved
68.1%677,606 votes
Against
31.9%317,956 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,901 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 162 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
995,562 votes cast.
Amendment 8
Higher education to invest in stock up to 50%
Passed: 49.1% voted for and 50.9% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: For 32.2%, Against 67.8%.
For
49.1%489,884 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.9%508,645 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,887 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 159 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
998,529 votes cast.
Amendment 9
Permit investment in stock Med. Trust Fund
Passed: 48.5% voted for and 51.5% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: For 35.6%, Against 64.4%.
For
48.5%485,728 votes
AgainstDefeated
51.5%516,706 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,954 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 139 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,002,434 votes cast.
Amendment 10
Programs to assist farmers
Passed: 45.5% voted for and 54.5% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: For 36.1%, Against 63.9%.
For
45.5%452,991 votes
AgainstDefeated
54.5%541,754 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,891 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 136 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
994,745 votes cast.
Amendment 11
Exemption from ad valorem on drilling rigs
Passed: 47.5% voted for and 52.5% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: For 34.6%, Against 65.4%.
For
47.5%467,722 votes
AgainstDefeated
52.5%516,788 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,888 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 139 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
984,510 votes cast.
Amendment 12
Qualifications of Coroner, Livingston Parish
Passed: 44.5% voted for and 55.5% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Madison Parish: For 29.6%, Against 70.4%.
For
44.5%436,823 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.5%544,517 votes
By precinct in Madison Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,879 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 133 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.